Sicily. Selinos. 450-440 BC. Æ Onkia (4.35g, 12h). Calciati 10; MAST 45 (this coin). Lovely dark green patina. Extremely fine. From a European private collection; Tradart 1998 (8) lot 27 The city of Selios used a leaf of wild parsley, selinon in Greek, as its badge - a typical example of the way Greek states used what are known as punning types to identify themselves on their coinages.

Lot 117

Sicily. Selinos. 450-440 BC. Æ Onkia (4.35g, 12h). Calciati 10; MAST 45 (this coin). Lovely dark green patina. Extremely fine. From a European private collection; Tradart 1998 (8) lot 27 The city of Selios used a leaf of wild parsley, selinon in Greek, as its badge - a typical example of the way Greek states used what are known as punning types to identify themselves on their coinages.

Category: Greek Coins (2)

Starting price: 200 €

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Lot 117